Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 598

A blend of Caribbean music and Jazz, the annual
Tobago Jazz Festival attracts both local and
international singers, creating an atmosphere of pure
musical excitement for fans who travel from countries
around the world to enjoy this much anticipated
event.
This year’s festival was held on April 22nd to 30th. As
in previous years, there was an impressive line-up of
performers catering to a very appreciative crowd.
Grammy Award winning Morgan Heritage
Wyclef Jean
The iconic Grace Jones
Shabba Ranks
Kes the Band
Arita Edmund
Elan Trotman
Chromatic
Llettesha Sylvester
Akinola Sennon
Boo Hinkson
In 2018, the Festival will again charm music-lovers so
plan to visit Tobago for Jazz Festival 2018. In addition
to great music you can use the opportunity to explore
the island. There’s white sandy beaches, everyday-
sunshine, friendly and welcoming locals, diving
excursions and island tours. And, before you depart,
be sure to sample the delectable Tobagonian food.
Try their finger-licking curried crab with dumplins and
calaloo, or curried goat with rice and peas; doubles;
corn soup; souse and many more island delicacies.
You would come for jazz but you will leave with
great memories of music, culinary discoveries, new
frendships and the knowledge that an additional
place to vacation has been discovered where a great
time is always guaranteed.
For more information about the Tobago Jazz Festival,
visit their website www.tobagojazzexperience.com
and make Tobago the place to be in April 2018.